Description
These garlic butter cheeseburger rollups combine juicy beef, melty cheese, and a garlicky butter crust all wrapped in crescent dough for a family-friendly, easy dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, parties, or as a hearty snack, they’re a fun twist on classic cheeseburgers and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 preferred, but leaner works)
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped pickles
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion for 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat until browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often. Add chopped pickles if using.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Add cheddar cheese, ketchup, and mustard. Mix until creamy and evenly coated. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles.
- Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of beef mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon mozzarella per rollup. Roll up from the wide end to the tip, tucking sides to seal. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, pinch of salt, and parsley (if using).
- Brush each rollup generously with garlic butter.
- Bake for 14-17 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Immediately after baking, brush rollups again with any remaining garlic butter.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ketchup, burger sauce, or your favorite dip.
Notes
Don’t overfill the dough to prevent bursting. Cool the filling before rolling to avoid melting the dough. Double-brush with garlic butter for maximum flavor. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based ground ‘beef’ and vegan cheese. Rollups can be assembled ahead and baked later, and they freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 410
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
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